Development Economics
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Why is there a field of development economics?

  • To study the distribution of PPP adjusted real GDP per person
  • To understand the disparities in income and poverty levels across countries
  • To analyze the differences in income growth rates between countries (correct)
  • To measure GDP per person in different countries

    • What does the text say about GDP per person in North America compared to sub-Saharan Africa?

  • North American GDP per person varies widely across countries
  • North American GDP per person is 43 times higher than that in sub-Saharan Africa (correct)
  • North American GDP per person is 52 times higher than that in sub-Saharan Africa
  • North American GDP per person is 1.90 per day

    • How many people were estimated to be living in extreme poverty in 2019?

  • 5.5 million
  • 52 times richer
  • 689 million (correct)
  • 1.90 per day

    • What does the text say about child mortality?

    <p>5.5 million children die before their 5th birthday each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of maternal mortality in Sierra Leone compared to Norway?

    <p>1 in 100 in Sierra Leone and 1 in 50,000 in Norway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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